Mobile Crisis Peer Support Specialist at Pawnee Mental Health Services Inc

Manhattan, Kansas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Crisis Support, Emotional Support, De-Escalation, Safety Planning, Behavioral Health Services, Communication Skills, Documentation, Peer Support Certification, Mental Health Education, Team Collaboration, Triage, Risk Assessment, Follow-Up Care, Professionalism, Empathy, Computer Skills

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

Description Who We Are Pawnee Mental Health is a non-profit Certified Community Behavioral Health Center (CCBHC) helping underserved populations in 10 counties here in North-Central Kansas. We are a vibrant community of passionate people looking for our next teammate – you! What We Offer At Pawnee Mental Health, we believe in supporting our employees’ well-being with a comprehensive benefits package. This includes top tier benefits like: Medical & Vision Insurance: Accessible plans to support your health needs offered through BCBS or Aetna – prices for single coverage between $50-100/month. Dental Insurance: 100% FREE for employees. Kansas Public Employee Retirement System (KPERS): Secure your future with KPERS retirement benefits - a lifetime pension program. Other insurances: Life insurance coverage up to 150% of your annual income and long-term disability insurance at NO COST. Paid Holidays: Enjoy 8 paid holidays throughout the year. Generous PTO: Start earning 8 hours of PTO per month (12 days/year), jumping to 18 days/year on your first anniversary. Paid Medical Leave: Receive a 40-hour bank of paid medical leave IMMEDIATELY upon hire. Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access support resources for your personal and professional life. Supplemental benefits: Additional life insurance coverage, ambulance transportation, short term disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and more! The Role You Play - Mobile Crisis Peer Support Specialist As a Mobile Crisis Peer Support Specialist at Pawnee, you’ll play a critical role in helping individuals navigate behavioral health crises with dignity and support. Drawing from your own lived experience, you’ll provide hope and connection to those in need—working as part of a mobile response team to meet people where they are and guide them toward recovery. Key Responsibilities: Use lived experience to engage individuals in crisis, provide emotional support, and build rapport Partner with a case manager to form a mobile response team, delivering on-site crisis support and diverting individuals from emergency rooms or the justice system Assist with de-escalation, safety planning, and linkage to appropriate behavioral health or medical services Educate individuals and their support systems on recovery, mental health, and available resources Participate in follow-up care, ensuring continuity of support and connection to services Answer incoming crisis line calls with professionalism, empathy, and adherence to de-escalation protocols. Conduct basic mental health triage, assess risk, and route calls appropriately to clinical staff when needed. Complete timely documentation, attend supervision, and uphold ethical and agency standards To be successful in this role, you must be in stable recovery from a behavioral health condition, as defined by Pawnee Mental Health. Peer Support Certification is required or must be obtained. A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are also needed. At Pawnee Mental Health, we take a great deal of pride in the services we offer, and the progress made by those we serve. All employees, regardless of their role, are an important part of our success! To help us achieve our mission, we’re looking for bright and talented people with great ideas. We believe individuals and families with mental health and/or substance use challenges should have the opportunity to lead normal, productive lives at home and in their communities. If you feel the same, we invite you to explore the opportunity below to see how you can make a difference! We look forward to reviewing your application! Requirements Qualifications: Required A High School diploma or equivalent. Current or past life experience as a primary consumer of mental health services. Preference will be given in employment to candidates with Kansas certification as a Peer Specialist (CPS), however, in any case the incumbent must become certified within one year of employment. Oral and written communication skills using the English language. Basic personal computer skills which enable the entry, retrieval and use of electronic data. A valid driver’s license and automobile liability insurance maintained in accordance with Pawnee policy and procedure is required. Preferred Experience with Microsoft Office Software. Results of criminal and all other applicable background checks must meet the approval of Pawnee Mental Health Services.

Responsibilities

The Mobile Crisis Peer Support Specialist engages individuals in crisis, providing emotional support and guiding them toward recovery. They work as part of a mobile response team to deliver on-site crisis support and ensure continuity of care.